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Obagi TCA Blue Peel
Pre-Treatment Instructions
2-4 Weeks Prior to procedure:
Avoid sun exposure and tanning (including self tanners)
For those with darker skin complexions or prone to hyperpigmentation, consult with Dr Stolley
regarding the use of hydroquinone prior to the Obagi Blue Peel.
If you have any complicated or unstable medical condition, please ask your regular treating
physician if it is safe to undergo a medium depth TCA Peel.
1 Week Prior to Procedure:
Stop Retin A (Tretinoin) and other vitamin A containing compounds such as Retinol, Differin and
Tazarac.
Stop potentially photosensitizing medicines including doxycycline and tetracycline.
Unless prescribed by your regular physician, stop Aspirin (including baby aspirin 81mg). Please
call your regular physician if you have questions regarding stopping aspirin therapy.
Stop NSAID such as Ibuprofen, Advil, Nupren, Alleve, Naproxen, etc. Also stop Fish Oil, Flax
seed oil, Vit E, Ginkgo, Garlic pills and Ginseng. Check multi vitamins for above ingredients.
Prior to Procedure:
Items to pick up for your procedure and have prepared:
From MediSpa Maui:
Avene Gentle Cleanser
Avene Moisturizer
Avene Thermal Water Gel Pack
Elta MD Moisturizer
Elta MD UV Physical Sunblock
From Pharmacy:
Ibuprofen: Swelling
Benadryl: Antihistamine
1% Hydrocortizone cream: Itching
From Supermarket:
Distilled White Vinegar
Distilled Water
*Clean washcloths needed to make cool compresses
*Prior to leaving for your treatment, we recommend that you make cool compresses to use the
first 2-3 hrs following your treatment. To prepare this solution, place 4 teaspoons of distilled white
vinegar in 1 quart of distilled water in a clean bowl. Soak clean wash clothes in solution, squeeze
out excess and place in a zip lock baggy. Refrigerate (Do NOT Freeze)
If you have a history of cold sores in the area to be treated, start Antivirals (Valtrex) as prescribed
on the day of the treatment and take for 5 days.
If you plan on taking pain/anxiety medicines for the treatment (as we highly recommend), please
arrange for a driver and someone to accompany you for the first 12 hours after your treatment.
Come with no make-up including no eye make up.
Please do not wear contact lenses. Glasses only, if needed.
Please See Post Care Instructions Page